Occupational Therapist ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Occupational Therapist ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Salary range: $80,000 to $100,000.The occupational therapist (OT) is a passionate and innovative clinician serving on an interdisciplinary team in the non-public special education school setting. The OT is crucial in facilitating student occupational performance within the school and community for students with autism and related disorders.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Conducts screenings, informal assessment, and/or comprehensive standardized assessment of student skills relating to OT school-based needs to determine strengths and needs and formulate individualized education plans* Participates in IEP meetings* Delivers targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention through direct and indirect services* Provides adaptive equipment and/or devices to the students as needed* Develops and oversees student sensory protocols and feeding protocols, as appropriate* Works in an interdisciplinary team and collaborates with parents/families, other professionals, and school personnel* Ads to student IEPs and associated documents (e.g. behavior intervention plans, communication protocols, etc.)* Monitors and documents treatment and student progress according to state and federal regulations consistent with Medicaid requirements for reimbursement* Completes all daily service logs, progress reports, and IEP documents within a timely manner according to facility, state, and federal guidelines* Stays informed about latest evidence-based practices in the field of occupational therapy* Maintains licensure and certification* Ads to AOTA code of ethics* Supervises graduate students as able and needed* Provides in-services to staff and family regarding various aspects of the field* Ads to Linwood School policies and procedures

Preferred qualifications:

* Master's degree from an accredited institution

* Valid Maryland OT license

* Valid certificate from the National Board of Certified Occupational Therapists (NBCOT)

* Experience in special education.

* Experience in Pediactics

* Must have a valid driver's MD license and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency's insurance carrier and by Agency policy.

Abilities:

* Possess a skill set that can interface professionally with Linwood staff, parents, school system personnel, and other professionals.

* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

* Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, various forms of technology, or controls.

* Must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, run, or crawl.

* Must be able to work under regular, moderate levels of stress.

* Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The current comprehensive company benefits:

* Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

* Voluntary Life and AD&D

* Voluntary Short-Term Disability

* Company-paid life insurance & AD&D

* Company-paid Long-Term Disability

* 401K Retirement plan with company contributions

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Paid Annual Leave

* Paid Sick and Safe Leave

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